In this month’s opening article, Larry True walks you through the various project cost control issues. This is a must read for those looking into a new construction accounting & job cost system as well as anyone who thinks they aren’t getting what they need out of their current one. In our second article John Jurewicz takes you into the world of electronic plan rooms, looking at issues from all angles, including plan room managers, contractors, subcontractors and the application vendors themselves.
Don’t be surprised if your next job requires you to prepare a CPM schedule based upon a work breakdown structure (WBS). The new Primavera versions make WBS an easy-to-use and practical tool. Gordon Aronson introduces the workings and benefits of WBS. In this month’s scheduling column, Jerry Glover works with Andy Mottram to discuss the importance of planning in the scheduling process. Too many contractors jump into sequencing activities to get a bare-bones schedule together. With proper planning, the schedule becomes significantly more valuable as a project reporting and control tool.
The last article recaps the recent Project Management Institute College of Scheduling (PMICoS) annual conference. Studies show CPM scheduling improves job success. PMICoS is undertaking an effort to raise the level of the scheduling profession through guidelines, best practices, education and training.
